Wildair

Posted on August 7, 2015 by cutiepatroller

Contra sister restaurant ”Wildair”

Cuisine: New American, Tapas

Neighborhood: Lower East Side

Recommend Dishes: Sardines, Japanese eggplant, feta, green olives $16

Occassion: I was here for light dinner

Reservation: No

Sister restaurant: Contra in Lower East Side, NYC

Wildair 142 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 (646) 964-5624

OVERALL	FOOD	ATMOSPHERE	PRICE
♥♥♥1/2	♥♥♥1/2	♥♥♥1/2	$$$1/2

Beef Tartare, Smoked Cheddar, Chestnut $14

kitchen

Scallop, Crudo crispy kale, grilled cucumber, oro blanco $16

Sardines, Japanese eggplant, feta, green olives $16

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Alta Linea

Posted on July 21, 2015 by cutiepatroller

Lovely outdoor restaurant ”Alta Linea” in West Village

Alta Linea 180 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (212) 933-9735

Cuisine: Cocktail Bar, Small Plate

Neighborhood: West Village

Occassion: I was here for cocktail and snack

Reservation: No

Note: Foods are just okay but you come here for their great atmosphere in my opinion. I’m not sure when they are closing garden for season so make sure you check their site before you go.

OVERALL	FOOD	ATMOSPHERE	PRICE
♥♥♥1/2	♥♥1/2	♥♥♥♥	$$$1/2

bar area

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Sol

Posted on June 22, 2015 by cutiepatroller

Spanish Tapas ”Sol”

Chef Owner: Andrew D’Ambrosi

Sol is a new Spanish tapas restaurant in underneath cocktail bar Bourgeois Pig in Greenwich Village. Atmosphere is casual, dark and sexy. The restaurant itself only 16 stool plus a one small high table in the middle. I sat at the chef’s counter right in front of the kitchen which gives you full view of the small, open kitchen where chef owner D’Ambrosi and his sous chef were working away. I tried 5 different dishes and everything was really delicious and it was beyond my expectation. My favorite thing was Langoustine – Egg Yolk, Matchstick Potato, Crustacean Sauce.

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas

Neighborhood: Greenwich Village

Recommend Dishes: Langoustine – Egg Yolk, Matchstick Potato, Crustacean Sauce $17. Octopus – Farro, Chickpea, Broccolini, Onion $24.

Occassion: I was here for dinner.

Seat: I recommend to sit at the chef’s counter.

Sister restaurant: Bergen Hill in Carroll Garden, Brooklyn.

Sol 127 Macdougal St , New York, NY 10012 (212) 598-1809

OVERALL	FOOD	ATMOSPHERE	PRICE
♥♥♥♥	♥♥♥♥	♥♥♥	$$$1/2

Octopus – Farro, Chickpea, Broccolini, Onion 24 ♥♥♥♥

Langoustine – Egg Yolk, Matchstick Potato, Crustacean Sauce 17 ♥♥♥♥1/2

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Via Carota

Posted on April 15, 2015 by cutiepatroller

Tapas at ”Via Carota” West Village

Cuisine: Italian Tapas

Neighborhood: West Village

Recommend Dishes: Orata Al Forno sea bream & potatoes

Via Carota is a SuPa SuPa cute tapas restaurant in West Village. My another favorite tapas place is Buvette which also located in West Village. Worst part of both places are they don’t accept reservation! Good Luck 🙂

Via Carota 51 Grove St, New York, NY 10014 (Btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St) (212) 255-1962

OVERALL	FOOD	ATMOSPHERE	PRICE
♥♥♥♥	♥♥♥1/2	♥♥♥♥	$$$1/2

Coniglio Fritto fried rabbit, rosemary & garlic ♥♥♥1/2

Polipo grilled octopus & green olives ♥♥♥

Braised Sweetbreads with Polenta ♥♥♥1/2

Orata Al Forno sea bream & potatoes ♥♥♥1/2

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Casa mono

Posted on December 31, 2014 by cutiepatroller

Michelin Star Tapas ”Casa Mono”

Duck Egg with Mojama and Black Truffles $18

Casa Mono is a Michelin one star restaurant located on the east side of Union Square at Irving Place (on the corner of 18th St. & 17th St.) This restaurant has been one of my favorite tapas places in New York for a long time. They serve many interesting tapas. However, if you are expecting one of those regular Italian or Spanish tapas restaurants, then this is not the place for you. I call it a tapas wine bar because everything is smaller in portion, yet the price is on the high side. I would consider each dish to be more like an appetizer with an entree price point. Make sure you try everything and order a bunch of different dishes with your group of friends. You will probably get a big bill, but each dish is so unique and delicious that you will walk away with one big, happy smile. 🙂 If you are on a date night, I recommend that you sit at the counter seat so you can enjoy watching the kitchen’s action.

Here are some of my favorite dishes that I would highly recommend you to order:

*Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas $19

*Fideos with Chorizo, Sea Beans and Clams $18

*Stuffed Lamb Belly with Artichoke Purée, Blood Oranges and Radicchio $16

They are open for lunch as well as dinner and serve the same menu. Please make sure to call for a reservation ahead of time because you won’t have much luck if you think you can just walk in for dinner. The place is always SuPa SuPa busy.

Casa Mono – 52 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003